Local restaurants weigh in on ‘COVID surcharge’

ASHLAND, Ore. — Although many restaurants are getting the green light to reopen across the country, they’re still struggling to make up for lost revenue while facing new challenges like higher food costs.

Some restaurants across the nation are now adding what’s called a ‘COVID surcharge.’

The charge is listed at the bottom of the bill as an effort to make up for an increase of supply costs.

Amanda Rose is a multimedia journalist for NBC5 News. Amanda graduated from Columbia University earning a Master’s degree in Journalism. She also received a Bachelor’s degree in English with a specialization in literature from the University of British Columbia.

She’s a Los Angeles native, but is thrilled to return to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and is passionate about reporting on the criminal justice system.